M81

Classification

Category:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Coding Guidance

M81 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Excludes 1

Excludes 2

Use Additional Code

M89.7-

code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable

Z87.310

code to identify personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture, if applicable

More Specific Codes

M81.0

M81.6

Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]

M81.8

Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov